Sunday, March 3, 2013

Ikebana freestyle

Last week in ikebana class we did freestyle arrangements with wired narcissus leaves. It was surprisingly easy to thread a fine wire up thru the entire length of the leaf and then bend it into nice curvy shapes. In this piece the flowers stay below the top curved leaves and are not the real focal points. I wanted to echo the curve of the container and the curve of the orange tulip stems. The last part was the curved and folded aspidistra leaves on the left.

Slow Flowers Member

Chapel Designer

Independent Floral Designers Association

Ellen Seagraves

I am a Washington DC area floral designer with over 15 years of experience. I have a BFA in Weaving and Textile Design and often incorporate elements of those disciplines into my work. I work in a wide range of styles to suit the various needs of clients.
I am a proud member of both the Chapel Designers and the Independent Floral Designers Association and am rated on Wedding Wire.
As a student of Ikebana, I often apply those design forms to my own work. I work on my own and with a number of other designers and students to expand my artistic sensibilities.
My arrangements have been featured in a large number of venues including The White House, the French Embassy Cultural Center, The National Botanic Garden, and Blair House. Contact me at 301.675.1728 or esea654@gmail.com. I am also on Facebook at Ellen Seagraves Chic Florals.